Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has explained how it is embracing digital transformation to improve health services for its residents. According to a statement issued by the state government on Saturday, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye gave the explanation recently at the 3rd Africa Digital … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has dismissed the Labour Party’s claim that he renounced his Nigerian citizenship. In a statement on Saturday, the deputy governor’s Media Office described the claim as misleading and false. The LP had argued at the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the construction work on the corridor reach its concluding stage. According to the diversion plan as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the traffic diversion is slated for today, Saturday. 24th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu as his Principal Staff Officer (PSO-IGP). Disu was recently promoted alongside 32 others to Commissioner rank. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At LASU Convocation We Believe Five … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees to eminent personalities in and outside the state. The conferment took place at LASU’s 26th convocation ceremony held at the university’s Ojo campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Year 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise. The safe arrival of the 11th and last batch of 171 intending pilgrims which landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, on Wednesday, at exactly 7.45 pm … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has advised members of the public interested in purchasing homes from the State Government to steer clear of dubious individuals who parade themselves as property agents engaged by the state government. This counsel was given by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing, Mr. Kamar … Read more
On Tuesday, rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu hit the market with the listing of the commodity for trade on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). This was followed by a formal launch of N5 billion Eko Rice Forward Contract Programme by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
By Bashorun J. K. Randle I am not about to dabble in weather forecast or climate change in Spain. Rather, I am more concerned about matters nearer home. At exactly nine o’clock on the morning of Monday 29th May 2023, two invitation cards were delivered to me in Lagos, one for an event at Eagle … Read more
On Tuesday night, the rumour mill was filled with speculations that a former commissioner of police in Lagos State, Rt. AIG Hakeem Odumosu, had been appointed as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement circulating on social media claimed that President Bola Tinubu made the appointment on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict released three days ago from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires ALL Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones Is It Safe To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), through the Livelihood Delivery Platform (DLi 1:3) under the Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, says it has embarked on soft skills training of 400 vulnerable and indigent beneficiaries in Lagos. The programme is aimed at ensuring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a team of officials of the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau recently embarked on a two-day study tour of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency. During the visit, the Bayelsa officials commended their Lagos counterparts for the “giant milestones” they have attained in the public procurement process. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has advocated the safe conversion of petrol for domestic use in the wake of the subsidy removal leading to the increase in the price of petrol in the state and country at large. The government made the advocacy through a statement issued by the Director-General of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Qatar-based “drug kingpins”, Eyah Celestine Nnamdi, alias Murphy, and Ugwuoke Peter Oluchukwu. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ayo Olamide, an 18-year-old, for stealing iron fasteners from the Agege railway track in Lagos. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the suspect was arrested by police officers from Elere Division around 5am on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has confiscated alcoholic drinks worth N2 million in parts of the state. The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, made the seizures during the week as “part of efforts to rid garages, parks, roadsides in Lagos from illegal liquor sales and consumption by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police in Lagos State have arrested a dismissed corporal allegedly impersonating a serving Inspector of Police. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As Special Advisers DSS Invites Suspended EFCC Chairman AbdulRasheed … Read more
The Lagos government has recently been on an aggressive mission to rid the state of defective buildings. The mission was intensified following multiple cases of building collapse in parts of the state in recent months. The government has taken its efforts to the popular Alaba market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that his administration will focus on surpassing the “successes” of the first tenure. He made the promise on Friday after swearing in the first set of key members of his cabinet. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As Special … Read more